Event - November 18, 2009

Flavors of Al Fresco

Enjoy an exclusive gourmet soiree!

Share in our three course dinner and wine paired and prepared live before you while getting to know Arizona's premiere outdoor design professionals and culinary experts.

When:

November 18, 2009 ~ Wednesday

Cocktails ~ 5:30pm

Hors d'oeuvres ~ 6:00pm

Dinner ~ 7:30pm

Where:

DODAZ al fresco

10229 N. Scottsdale Road

Scottsdale, AZ

(The Flavors courtyard is located in the far SE corner of the business center in the SE corner of Scottsdale Rd & Shea Blvd)

As M.C., Candy Lesher's culinary expertise and passion for Arizona's outdoor lifestyle lets her weave the events of the evening into an experience you'll be talking about for weeks to come.

Mr. P's Blind & Shade Company, Sunwest Appliance Distributing, Stone Touch, Block Wall Beautification of AZ, Contessa Stone, Waterscapes by Bianchi Design and, of course, DODAZ al fresco will be participating in this event

Please RSVP to flavorsalfresco@yahoo.com

or call 480-951-5332

Nancy's Notes

Did you know that you DO NOT have to be a member to attend the Chapter meetings for the NKBA, ASID, IFDA, NARI or any other event.

Networking and building relationships is what it's all about.

Attend the events and have fun!

Event ~ November 17, 2009

Scottsdale Green
Networking
~ a free monthly event~

Come and network with others interested in green and sustainability organized by Tom Norris.

When:
November 17, 2009 ~ Tuesday
5 pm ~ 8 pm

Where:
EuroDream Kitchens & Interior Design Gallery
Hosted by Johan & Polyne Bolle
8670 E Shea Blvd #101
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(NW Corner of Shea & 101 next to Sherwin Williams Paint Store)
480-998-0244 www.eurodreamkitchens.com

Hors d'oeuvres & refreshments will be served

RSVP:
Tom Norris ~ 480-734-7711 or email www.norrisarchitects.com

Workshop ~ November 18, 2009

One Byte at a Time
~Blogging Seminar~

Following up on the first
One Byte at a Time
seminar, we are moving into more in-depth seminars on Social Media.

Our Second in the series will be on Blogging.
~~Blogging...what is it?
~~Does my business need one?
~~How do I create a blog?
~~How does inbound marketing on the internet work?
~~How can all the elements of Social Media (Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Blogs) work together to increase my business?

When: November 18th~ Wednesday
5:30 pm ~ networking
6 - 7:30pm ~ Seminar

Cost: $20 per person

Where:
Westar Kitchen & Bath
15500 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop
Scottsdale, AZ.

Westar will be providing the refreshments & fresh-baked cookies.

Please be aware that dinner will not be served so we may utilize as much time as possible for the seminar.

RSVP: Email your reservation to Pamela@YourComputerLady.com or 480-929-0335. Seating is limited!

Event - November 17, 2009

I never fry...
do I need a hood?

Mark Hallett and his wife, Diane, of Universal Metals, will show us the nuts and bolts of ventilation and hoods.

They have graciously invited us to their beautiful home in Paradise Valley to learn more about this important part of Kitchen Design and installation.

This chapter meetings is approved for 1.0 CEU credit through NKBA.

When:
November 17, 2009 ~ Tuesday
5:30 pm ~ 8:30 pm

Where:
6445 E Stallion Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

RSVP: Bruce Cadger ~ Call 480-968-4780
or Fax 480-968-4781

Make Check Payable to NKBA AZ Chapter

At Door Registration for Member $25, Non Member $30, Students & Faculty Free!

Event - November 11, 2009

Monthly Chapter Meeting

SunWest Appliance Distributors

8370 W. Kyrene Road

Tempe, Az 85284

(Just north of Warner Rd)

Networking & chatting ~~ 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm

Board Elections & Dinner ~~6:15 pm - 8 :00 pm

For more information email: Jettaatk@yahoo.com

click on NARI logo for website

Event - November 14,

Presents

~~~TABLEAU~~~

Please click on Picture for more Information

Event ~ November 12, 2009

Masters at Work!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hinkley's Custom Lighting is hosting an introduction into the World of Creative Artisans at the Hinkley Manufacturing Facility.

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When:
November 12, 2009 ~ Thursday 5pm ~ 8pm

Where:
Hinkley's Lighting Factory
15511 N. 76th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-948-8799
(view map)

~~~$1,000 CASH GIVEAWAY!~~~

Appetizers & Refreshments provided by Hinkley's Custom Lighting, Enmar Harwood Flooring & Burdette Cabinets.

RSVP to 480-948-8799 or email jessica@hinkleys.net

November 10 ~ 12, 2009

GREENBUILD is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building is in Phoenix. Thousands of building professionals from all over the world come together at GREENBUILD for three days of outstanding educational sessions, renowned speakers, green building tours, special seminars, and networking events.

The US Green Building Council’s GREENBUILD Conference and Expo provides an unparalleled opportunity to connect with other green building peers, industry experts, and influential leaders as they share innovations in the green building movement.

Notes from Nancy: I have not posted the Monday or Friday schedule. We live here, folks, so I did not give you the schedule for hiking, tours and cowboys things. If you are interested in these events, go to www.greenbuildexpo.org for more information.

If you are interested in viewing the exhibit hall, I have highlighted the schedule for your convenience.

Conference Schedule:

Tuesday ~ November 10
7:00am-8:00pm Registration Open
8:30am-5:00pm Full Day LEED Workshops
8:00am-5:00pm International Forum
8:00am-12:15pm Chapter Forum
5:30pm-8:00pm Grand Opening of the Exhibit Hall

Wednesday ~ November 11
7:00am-8:00am Continental Breakfast
8:30am-10:00am Educational Sessions
9:00am-5:30pm Exhibit Hall
11:30am-1:00pm Lunch
2:00pm-3:30pm Educational Sessions
2:00pm-5:00pm Greenbuild Salon
4:00pm-5:30pm Educational Sessions
6:00pm-9:00pm Opening Plenary*Sponsored by Kohler

Thursday ~ November 12
7:00am-8:00am Continental Breakfast
8:00am-9:00pm Greenbuild 2009 Residential Summit
8:30am-10:00am Educational Sessions
9:00am-5:30pm Exhibit Hall
11:30am-1:00pm Lunch
2:00pm-3:30pm Educational Sessions
2:00pm-5:00pm Greenbuild Salon
4:00pm-5:30pm Educational Sessions